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Olympique de Marseille falls to Besiktas in Europa League

OM lost 1-4 in Istanbul against Besiktas in their first Europa League match.

18 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Olympique de Marseille falls to Besiktas in Europa League — Photo: Stephane Delbecque · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Olympique de Marseille was defeated by Besiktas JK with a score of 1-4 on Thursday night in Istanbul during their Europa League debut. Despite high expectations for the match, the Marseillais struggled, particularly in the second half where they conceded three goals.

This defeat marks the fourth consecutive loss for OM across all competitions, weighing heavily on the team's morale ahead of their upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, scheduled for this Sunday.

According to information from L'Équipe, the performance of Bruno Genesio's players was disappointing, raising concerns about their ability to bounce back in the coming weeks.

Archive photo: Olympique de Marseille falls to Besiktas in Europa League — Archive photoPhoto: Dominique Lenoir · Flickr · BY-SA

In contrast, Besiktas started their European campaign on a positive note with this victory, taking advantage of home ground and the energy of their supporters.

The match took place in an intense atmosphere at Tüpras Stadyumu, highlighting the importance of this encounter for both teams, each looking to assert themselves on the European stage.

Facing a difficult path, Olympique de Marseille will need to regroup quickly to remain competitive in the Europa League and the championship.

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